31st October 2024
4 Tea Cocktails & Mocktails To Delight This Christmas
Our one Litre TeaiereTM and Double Walled Glass Cups is perfect for larger groups
In many of the world’s best bars, tea has become a popular cocktail ingredient. We’re just surprised it took so long. A single garden tea is a single ingredient that can elevate a drink with the depth, complexity and brightness of its flavours. This means the best tea cocktails are quick to make, but they leave a lasting impression – perfect if you’re hosting this Christmas.
Each of these four seasonal recipes has been created just for us by our new brand ambassador. Marios Zlatnis has been a mixologist at some of our favourite London bars, and a whisky maker at Scottish distilleries. He’s as interested in flavours as we are and knows exactly how to blend them to great effect. From the delicate florals of our Chamomile to the robust, malty notes of Cherrywood Lapsang, Marios’s creations draw from every corner of JING’s world of flavour.
Here they are – and how we’re going to be serving them…
Meet our award winners:
Our One Litre Teaiere™ and Double Walled Glass Cups are perfect for larger groups.
For Settling In On Christmas Eve…
JING Organic Cherrywood Negroni
Our Cherrywood Lapsang adds a rich, smoky warmth to the traditional grown-up bitterness of a negroni. Perfect on Christmas Eve, it’ll work on any other evening too.
Wild Mushrooms & Poached Egg on Sourdough paired with Organic Jade Sword™.
Serves 4 (requires overnight prep)
Try our simple recipe:
Ingredients:
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100ml 24-hour Cherrywood infused London dry gin*
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100ml Campari
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100ml sweet vermouth
* Add 5g of our Organic Cherrywood Lapsang to 100ml of London dry gin. Leave to infuse for at least 12 hours, but ideally 24 hours.
Method:
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Pour 25ml of each ingredient into 4 rocks glasses.
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Add block ice to each glass and stir.
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Garnish with an orange wedge to serve.
Get together with friends over a cup of tea infused in our Two Cup Teapot Set.
For The Aperitif Before Christmas Lunch…
JING Chamomile Collins
Chamomile isn’t just for bedtime. It pairs beautifully with dry gin – with cooling cucumber and zesty lemon juice making this one a daytime showstopper.
Mince pies paired with Red Dragon.
Serves 4
Try our simple recipe:
Ingredients:
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40ml chamomile syrup*
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Cucumber slices
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15ml lemon juice
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40ml Tanqueray No 10 gin
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Soda water
* Infuse 3g of our Organic Chamomile Flowers in 250ml of hot water for 3 minutes. Strain into a jug, stir in 400g sugar until clear, then leave to cool before using.
Method:
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Put the cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker, then add the gin, syrup and lemon juice.
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Fill the shaker with cubed ice. Shake.
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Strain into highball glasses, and top with soda water.
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Garnish with whole chamomile flowers to serve.
Our Chai is delicious both with or without milk.
For A Warming Nightcap…
JING Blackcurrant & Hibiscus Hot Toddy
The flavours here are so naturally bold and bright it doesn’t need any alcohol. Marvel as whole dried blackcurrants and cracked hibiscus shells are mulled with aromatic spices to create a velvety winter warmer.
Gingerbread loaf paired with Chai
Serves 4
Try our simple recipe:
Ingredients:
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12g JING Blackcurrant & Hibiscus
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4g JING Organic Whole Rosebuds
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4 cinnamon sticks
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2 star anise
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4 orange peels
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2 bay leaves
Method:
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Put all the ingredients in a pot with 1 litre of filtered water.
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Bring to then boil, then leave to infuse for 5-7 minutes.
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Strain into an empty JING Tea-iere or serving jug.
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Decant into 4 tall glasses or mugs.
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Garnish with fresh orange and Organic Whole Rosebuds to serve piping hot.
Try our simple recipe:
Ingredients:
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12g Blackcurrant and Hibiscus
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4g Organic Whole Rosebuds
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4 Cinammon Stick
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2 Star Anise
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4 Orange Peels
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2 Bay Leaves
Method:
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In a pot, add all ingredients with 1 Litre filtered water
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Bring to boil
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Leave to Infuse for 5-7 Minutes
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Strain into empty JING tea-iere or serving jug
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Decant into 4 tall glasses or mugs
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Garnish with Fresh Orange and Whole Rosebuds
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Serve Piping Hot
Our Chai is delicious both with or without milk.
For A Refreshing Moment During The Day…
JING Red Dragon & Rose
Another non-alcoholic wonder, this one marries the milk chocolate and ginger notes of a Chinese black tea to the sweet florals of our Organic Whole Rosebuds. Uplift is guaranteed.
Gingerbread loaf paired with Chai
Serves 6
Try our simple recipe:
Ingredients:
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16g JING Red Dragon
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8g JING Organic Whole Rosebuds
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2 Lemon Slices
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50ml Honey (added when tea is hot)
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25ml Lemon Juice
Method:
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Add the Red Dragon, the Organic Whole Rosebuds, the lemon slices and the lemon juice to one of our 1 Litre Tea-ieres.
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Fill it with boiling water. Infuse for 5 minutes.
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Add the honey, then decant immediately into an ice-filled pitcher to fast-cool. The tea will dilute a bit when added to the ice, this is ok.
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Pour into 4 highball glasses full of ice.
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Sprinkle Whole Rose Buds and garnish with a lemon wedge to serve.
Mr Luo – producer of our Phoenix Honey Orchid in Guangdong, China.
English Breakfast Tea Bags
Our single origin English Breakfast Tea Bags won the judges over with a balanced and bold character.
What the judges said:
“The deep amber liquor carries enticing honeyed notes on the nose. The palate is satisfyingly malty, with astringency in balance with the second flush character. It takes milk well, maintaining robust body and sound malty yet bright character to a firm finish.”
1 Star award winner JING English Breakfast Tea Bags
Our Organic Ceremonial Matcha is traditionally stone milled.
Organic Ceremonial Matcha
Our Organic Ceremonial Matcha is traditionally stone milled and is produced by Tea Maker Kenji Tofuku in the verdant single garden of Kirishima Chuou Garden, Kagoshima, Japan to organic practices.
What the judges said:
“The colour is beautifully vivid. The nose is delicate with lots of fresh grass. Whilst the texture is quite thin, the flavour is elegant, with gorgeous acidity and a light but lengthy finish. We loved how refined and restrained this was.”
1 Star award winner JING Organic Ceremonial Matcha Loose Leaf.
We use only the freshest buds of chamomile.
Chamomile Tea Bags
Our Chamomile Tea Bags aromatic flavour and soothing experience shone through. Sourced from only the freshest buds of chamomile, this tea ensures a calming and comforting tea experience.
What the judges said:
“This is a simple, fresh and floral tea, the ultimate calming herbal infusion. It does exactly what it says it does, clear, authentic and brightly soothing. Unlike many chamomile teas it seems to stimulate your saliva glands rather than leave you with a dry mouth – this may well be a tribute to the freshness of the flowers.”
1 Star award winner JING Chamomile Tea Bags.
Our Peppermint is naturally dried to bring out its essential oils.
Peppermint Tea Bags
Our Peppermint Tea Bags have also been recognized for their invigorating and refreshing taste. Made from pure peppermint leaves, this tea is a perfect choice for those seeking a vibrant herbal infusion.
What the judges said:
“This minty infusion is fresh tasting and clean on the palate and has good length of flavour. With a menthol aroma this brew reflects the care that has been taken over processing this product.”
1 Star award winner JING Peppermint Tea Bags.
Our Peppermint is naturally dried to bring out its essential oils.
How the awards are judged
The rigorous judging process involves a panel of selected chefs, cooks, buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, food critics, and writers who blind taste each product with meticulous attention to detail.
What do the Great Taste stars mean?
The Great Taste Awards, the largest and most trusted food & drink accreditation scheme, has long been a beacon of culinary excellence. Fostering a platform that supports and promotes food & drink producers, it provides buyers and food enthusiasts in the UK and beyond with trustworthy recommendations for exquisite tasting food.
You can find our new award winners online, as well as some newly starred products at incredible partners all over the world from Gails to Cathay to the Savoy...
